A REVIEW OF KARNADHOOPANA FROM BRIHATRYAYI: AS A TREATMENT OF VARIOUS KARNAGATA VYADHIS

In Ayurveda's holistic approach to health and wellness, Dhoopana karma Is a remarkable gem. Karna Dhoopana, used in Shalakya tantra, stands out as a traditional therapy specifically designed for treating ear diseases. Karna Dhoopana is performed by introducing medicated smoke into the ear canal. This article aims to study Karna Dhoopana from various references available in brihatryayi and contemporary ayurveda literature across the internet. Materials and methods used to achieve the objectives are relevant and available in Ayurveda Samhita and articles from the internet. The following article discusses the introduction of Karna Dhoopana, the probable mode of action of the treatment, and Karna Dhoopana yogya Dravya / yoga indicated according to various diseases and suggested SOP.